Over the past few weeks, I’ve taken you on a journey with me to a little fishing village on the southern coast of Italy—Acciaroli. It’s one of my most fascinating places in the world because a remarkable percentage of the population lives past the age of 100, and not just living—but thriving. No cataracts, low heart disease (in fact they have a cardiovascular profile of a 20 year old) and no broken bones. These centenarians walk daily, tend their gardens, share meals with family, and even show remarkably low rates of dementia and diabetes.
Acciaroli Epigenetic Tips
Yes, you heard that right. That’s not just one or two lucky outliers—that’s entire generations of people thriving well into their centenarian years. And here’s the kicker: they’re not just alive, they are vibrant. They walk, they garden, they socialize, they work and they enjoy life and oh boy, they have a sparkle in their eyes, if you know what I mean. What is their secret? We know it’s not just genetics. Their genes are no different than ours. It is epigenetics. How our environment, lifestyle, and daily choices actually switch genes on and off.